Bộ Tư pháp Hoa Kỳ điều tra các giao dịch trên thị trường dầu mỏ nghi vấn trị giá 2,6 tỷ USD trước các tuyên bố của Iran

The Huoxing Finance report states that on May 7, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is investigating a series of suspiciously timed oil market trades. These trades occurred shortly before former President Trump made major statements regarding Iran war, with traders collectively spending over $2.6 billion betting on a decline in oil prices, which subsequently dropped as expected. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group indicates that the investigation involves at least four major trades; the identities of the traders have not been determined, and no evidence of insider trading has been proven. Specific trades include: - $500 million in volume 15 minutes before Trump announced the delay of an attack on Iran’s power grid on March 23; - $960 million in volume several hours before the temporary ceasefire announcement on April 7; - $760 million in volume 20 minutes before Iran’s Foreign Minister announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on April 17; - $430 million in volume 15 minutes before Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire on April 21. Neither the DOJ nor the CFTC has commented on the matter, and the investigation is ongoing.